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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.68, 4,569.66 and 1,291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.68, 4,569.66 and 1,291.94 is: 1,937.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.68 : 4,569.66 = 1,291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.68/4,569.66 = 1,291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.68x = 4,569.66 × 1,291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.68x = 5,903,720.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,903,720.83/3,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.76

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